06-02-2025 Cedar Grove firefighters responded to the report of a garbage truck fire. Upon arrival, the fire had been extinguished by the driver, checks for extension were negative.
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CGFD Memorial Day Service
Cedar Grove Firefighters, observed Memorial Day by recognizing members of the department who have recently passed, and all those who sacrificed everything for our country.
On Memorial Day Cedar Grove firefighters paid tribute to one of our own by placing a wreath at his plaque along Cedar Grove Parkway. FF Lloyd R. Smith is the only Cedar Grove Fire Department member to have been killed in action in wartime military service.
Lloyd grew up on Harper Terrace and was the oldest of four siblings. In civilian life he was a factory worker in Newark. FF Smith was a member of South End Fire Company No. 3.
He enlisted in the U.S. Army in December 1942. All three Smith brothers served during World War II. Lloyd was assigned to the 301st Regiment, 94th Infantry Division and deployed to the European Theater of Operations in August 1944. Once overseas his unit was incorporated into General George Patton’s Third Army.
Later as the 94th fought to break through the Siegfried Line they faced along with the enemy freezing temps and blinding snowstorms. Corporal Lloyd Smith was killed in action on January 21, 1945 near Orscholz, Germany. His remains were never repatriated and he rests today in the American cemetary in Luxembourg.
Present day CGFD members are working to locate a photo of FF Smith.
CGFD Extrication Training
On 5-20-2025 Cedar Grove Firefighters conducted motor vehicle extrication training. The training focused on vehicle stabilization.
CGFD Responds to Motor Vehicle Crash
On 5-13-2025 Cedar Grove Firefighters responded to the scene of a MVC with a fluids spill.
CGFD Responds to Car Fire
On 5-11-2025 Cedar Grove Police and Fire Department responded to a car fire on Vincent Road near Lawrence Way.
CGFD Responds To Motor Vehicle Crash
On 5-9-2025 Cedar Grove Firefighters responded to the scene of a two vehicle motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 23 and Grove Ave. Upon arrival one person was entraped. Firefighters extricated the subject without incident. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Proposed Truck 74
Cedar Grove has entered into contract with Pierce Manufacturing to build the townships next fire truck, a 105 foot ladder truck. The truck will replace the 25 year old current ladder truck when delivered.
CGFD Monthly Drill
5-4-2025 Cedar Grove Firefighters held their monthly department drill at the Middlesex Fire Academy. The live fire training simulated fire scenarios on the second and basement floors.
CGFD Responds to a Reported Truck Fire
5-1-2025 Cedar Grove Firefighters responded to reported truck fire. Upon arival they found the truck had lost it hydraulic oil causing a smoke condition.
CGFD Reponds to Traffic Control Box Fire
On 5-1-2025 Cedar Grove Firefighters responded to the intersection of Route 23 and Montclair Avenue on the report of a fire inside the taffic control cabinet. Firefighter made entry into the cabinet and located a eletrical fire. NJ Dot and Public Service Electric responded.
